2027 ACCA Trainee Accountant - Financial Services - Johannesburg (JHB Illovo) at BDO South Africa

The ACCA Accountant Traineeship is a 3 Year Training Contract whereby you will gain the relevant experience in order to register as a Chartered Certified Accountant.
The Trainee Accountant vacancies are for the 2027 first year trainees wanting to start their training contract within the BDO Audit division. The training contract will ensure that you achieve the competencies to register with ACCA and equip you with generalist expertise and experience in a broad range of commercial sectors. As a BDO Audit professional, you'll work in a fast-paced environment and help BDO to deliver exceptional client service.


We are looking for candidates who would like:


Exposure to a broad range of client sectors;
Hands on experience with clients and management;
Open door policy with managers and partners;
To learn about a broad range of businesses from listed entities to entrepreneurial start ups;
A supportive environment that is focused on skills development and professionalism.


Requirements


Must have successfully completed all ACCA exams or will complete by December 2026.
Must have selected Advanced auditing as one of the modules for ACCA exams.
ACCA Accredited degree from a residential university with auditing as one of the major subject.
Must be a South African citizen


Competencies:


Keen willingness to learn and bring energy and aspiration to audit team;
Strong technical ability;
High level of attention to detail and analytical and problem solving abilities;
Ability to communicate effectively;
Ability to relate to clients;
Ability to apply sound professional judgment;
Demonstrate a commitment to self-development and growth;
Ability to work within diverse teams;
Strong organisational ability.